Australia are likely to have to alter their top order for the Champions Trophy semi-final after Matthew Short picked up a quad injury against Afghanistan which is expected to rule him out. Short suffered the injury late in Afghanistan's innings and though he did open the batting alongside Travis Head,

Australia were forced to collect a point for the second consecutive time in the ICC Champions Trophy after their final group match, against Afghanistan in Lahore on Friday, was called off 12.5 overs into their chase of the 274-run target.

Australia's Matt Short looks set to miss the Champions Trophy semi-finals after suffering a thigh injury during Friday's abandoned Group B match against Afghanistan in Lahore.

Australia booked their spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals after their Group B match against Afghanistan was called off due to wet outfield in Lahore.

Australia's delight at having made the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy has been tempered by the injury blow that looks set to rule out Matt Short.